talk something down

Related to word: talk

片語動詞

Definition

  1. to describe something in a manner that diminishes its significance or seriousness.

    貶低;貶弱

    • Even though the issue was quite serious, the teacher chose to talk it down so that the students wouldn't feel too anxious.

      儘管問題相當嚴重,老師選擇低調處理,以免學生感到過於焦慮。

    • In the meeting, he talked down the company's financial situation in an attempt to calm employee concerns.

      在會議上,他低調處理了公司的財務狀況,試圖安撫員工的擔憂。

    • She always talks down her achievements, making others believe her success isn't significant.

      她總是低調處理自己的成就,讓別人覺得她的成功並不重要。